About the Appeal

What is the Annual Catholic Appeal?

The Annual Catholic Appeal funds various ministries and services throughout the Archdiocese of Seattle.
Through your generous giving, our 172 parishes & missions and 74 schools help to provide
A Future Full of Hope for thousands of people throughout Western Washington.

Thank you for your generosity.

How does the Annual Appeal differ from my parish
stewardship giving?

Annual Catholic Appeal

Occurs in the Spring of each year

Archdiocesan campaign (Denominational)

Supports over 60 ministries and services throughout Western Washington

Pledge to the Archdiocese – May to April

Donations processed through Archdiocese

Parish Stewardship of Treasure

Occurs in the Fall of each year

Parish renewal (Congregational)

Provides parish ordinary income

Yearly pledge to the parish – January to December

Donations processed through the parish

What Ministries does my gift support?

There are 172 parishes and missions in the Archdiocese, serving 579,500 Catholics.
Your gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal helps support more than 60 ministries and services.

Some of the ministries supported by
your gift include:

♦ Pastoral Care & Outreach Ministries

♦ Youth and Young Adults

♦ Catholic Faith Formation

♦ Catholic Schools

♦ Family & Cultural Ministries

♦ Catholic Community Services

How does my Parish benefit?

Parishes are direct recipients of the ministries and services supported by the
Annual Catholic Appeal. In addition, any money received and exceeding the parish
assigned goal is returned through a rebate to your parish to use for a stated
project or as needed.

Some of last year's projects included:

♦ Historic pipe organ restoration

♦ Assisted listening system in the church

♦ Parish Information Kiosk

♦ 150th Anniversary Memorial Project

♦ Immigrant Assistance Programs

♦ Parish Hall Kitchen Remodel

How much should I give to the Annual Appeal?

Please consider a contribution of 1% of your annual income to support the Archdiocese.

Last year’s average gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal was $385. Your donation will help provide
the necessary services and ministry resources that can benefit all parishes.